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Solar activity was low. Regions 3404 (S07E45, Cao/beta), 3405 (N10E65, Dso/beta), 3406 (S17W18, Bxo/beta) and 3407 (S18E22, Cro/beta) all underwent marginal growth. Region 3403 (N26E05, Dao/beta) remained the largest area on the disk, but was inactive.
The solar kp index is quiet, with no changes to retrograde effects. The solar wind speed is currently normal.
The solar wind environment was at background levels the first half of the day; a minor enhancement was observed midday. Total magnetic field strength was 7 nT or less and Bz did not exceed -5 nT. Solar wind speeds were less than 300 km/s at DSCOVR. The phi angle was mostly negative.
There is a 40% chance of solar activity, with a 10% chance of a minor event, a 1% chance of a moderate event, and a 1% chance of a strong event.
The waning moon is currently in Leo, at 21 degrees, 39' 25", at a velocity of 11.85 degrees per day.
The New moon is currently 29.4 days old. It is 405479.28 km from the centre of the Earth.
The next new moon is at 9:38:49, 16 Aug, 2023. The next full moon is at 1:37:05, 31 Aug, 2023.
The Sun
The Sun is in Leo
The Sun is at 23 Leo 09' 20", and is 151508433km away and approaching.
The Moon
The Moon is in Leo
The Moon will change from Leo to Virgo in the next 24 hours.
The Moon is at 21 Leo 39' 25", and is 406615km away and approaching.Mercury
Mercury is in Virgo
Mercury is prograde at 19 Vir 25' 37", moving at 0.6 degrees per day, and is 120032093km away and approaching.
Venus
Venus is in Leo
Venus is retrograde at 18 Leo 44' 47", moving backwards at 0.61 degrees per day, and is 43342942km away and receding.
Mars
Mars is in Virgo
Mars is prograde at 22 Vir 48' 39", moving at 0.63 degrees per day, and is 364755048km away and receding.
"Oh Captain, my Captain... No wait, I'm the captain, right? So, buckle up space cadets, because Mars, our scrappy little red neighbor, is doing a tango with Virgo, the universe's resident perfectionist. Picture Kirk in a tutu... got that image? Good, let's dive in. Mars, the solar system's overcaffeinated taskmaster, is all about "doing," and Virgo, well, it’s the equivalent of that friend who color codes their sock drawer. With these two celestial bodies doing the cosmic cha-cha, you're going to find yourself hankering to perfect your warp drive efficiency. You know, cutting down on unnecessary dilithium crystal usage and all that jazz. Virgo has dominion over the 6th House of Health and Self-Improvement. This means most of you may suddenly get the urge to hit the gym, eat your vegetables, or meditate more often. And because Mars in Virgo is as routine-oriented as Spock doing his morning Vulcan salute, there's a good chance these healthier habits will stick around. But beware, my interstellar comrades! This cosmic coupling can have a dark side. Just like when Scotty gets cranky when the Enterprise's engines are running slow, you too might become overly critical and lash out. We all want things to run as smoothly as a well-oiled tractor beam, but let's remember to practice patience, eh? Instead of nitpicking at others’ inefficiencies, use this time to focus on your own personal growth. Want to balance your budget better? Go for it. Planning for the future? Now's the time. Learning Klingon? Well, it might not improve your social life, but hey, it's detail-oriented. Basically, there's no better time to take care of business than under the influence of Mars in Virgo. So, beam up these productive vibes, crew, and let's boldly go where no one has gone before!"
Jupiter
Jupiter is in Taurus
Jupiter is prograde at 14 Tau 58' 21", moving at 0.06 degrees per day, and is 705648861km away and approaching.
Saturn
Saturn is in Pisces
Saturn is retrograde at 04 Pis 39' 57", moving backwards at 0.07 degrees per day, and is 1313762090km away and approaching.
Uranus
Uranus is in Taurus
Uranus is prograde at 23 Tau 00' 24", moving at 0.01 degrees per day, and is 2933062697km away and approaching.
Attention all Earthlings! Uranus is currently crashing the Taurus party, and boy, is it shaking up the joint. Imagine a cosmic bull in a china shop, except the china shop is your comfort zone and the porcelain figurines are your conventional views about money and possessions. Yeah, it's going to get messy.
Taurus, the celestial embodiment of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it," is currently playing host to Uranus, the intergalactic equivalent of a home renovation reality TV show. You know, the kind where they tear down everything and rebuild it from scratch while the homeowners watch in horror and fascination. Change isn't just coming, my friends—it's taken the express train and it's arrived early.
Money, dear old Taurus' favorite subject (apart from food and cozy blankets), is about to get a Uranian makeover. We're talking revolutionary, throw-your-coin-jar-out-the-window type changes. Your piggy bank might morph into a cryptocurrency wallet, banks could suddenly look more like app stores, and we may see the stock market do the cha-cha slide.
On a personal level, this Uranian invasion is about to stage a 'Great Escape' from the prison of financial constraints. Debts, taxes, credit card interest, rent, mortgages—these are the guards in our monetary Alcatraz that Uranus is plotting to outsmart. Our material possessions, too, might start feeling like ball and chains instead of badges of honor.
The mission, should you choose to accept it, is to redefine your relationship with the material world. Don't be the stubborn Taurus who'd rather get hit by a falling sky than move. Embrace the chaos, ride the storm, and remember: change is the only constant. And if things get a little too shaky, just hold on tight and trust that Uranus is driving you towards a more liberated and sustainable future. It's science, baby!
Neptune
Neptune is in Pisces
Neptune is retrograde at 27 Pis 08' 51", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 4347645289km away and approaching.
Pluto
Pluto is in Capricorn
Pluto is retrograde at 28 Cap 33' 05", moving backwards at 0.02 degrees per day, and is 5072507519km away and receding.
The Sun
Your individuality and personality seem at one today. You feel like you really know and understand yourself and what it is that you want and need to do. Today might be a good day to shine light on your unconscious attitudes and habit patterns with the hope of improving your weak points. Change the areas of your personality that you aren't satisfied with.
The Sun
The Sun
Mercury
Pour constructive energy and action into communication, writing, reading and anything of a mental nature. Do all your errands today. Your mind is active and it may be difficult at times to slow it down and relax. Your nerves are wound up and it may be necessary for you at some time today to force yourself to seek a quiet place and recoup your strength. Watch a tendency to argue with friends, display impatience, especially while driving, and to generally be on edge. Do not let your high energy level today cause you to become reckless or careless. Pay attention to the things you do and slow down a bit. Remember, discipline. You feel very self-assertive today. Do not let your ego ride roughshod over the people you deal with today. Control your temper AND your tongue. Avoid petty gossip and talking about people behind their backs.
Mars